Can a group health plan, or health insurance issuer with respect to a group health plan, disclose to the plan sponsor the protected health information (PHI) required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the retiree drug subsidy, without obtaining the individual’s authorization? Read More Can a group health plan, or health insurance issuer with respect to a group health plan, disclose to the plan sponsor the protected health information (PHI) required by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for the retiree drug subsidy, without obtaining the individual’s authorization?
Can a postsecondary institution be a “hybrid entity” under the HIPAA Privacy Rule? Read More Can a postsecondary institution be a “hybrid entity” under the HIPAA Privacy Rule?
Are the health records of an individual who is both a student and an employee of a university at which the person receives health care subject to the privacy provisions of FERPA or those of HIPAA? Read More Are the health records of an individual who is both a student and an employee of a university at which the person receives health care subject to the privacy provisions of FERPA or those of HIPAA?
Where the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies, does it permit a health care provider to disclose protected health information (PHI) about a patient to law enforcement, family members, or others if the provider believes the patient presents a serious danger to self or others? Read More Where the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies, does it permit a health care provider to disclose protected health information (PHI) about a patient to law enforcement, family members, or others if the provider believes the patient presents a serious danger to self or others?
Does FERPA or HIPAA apply to records on students who are patients at a university hospital? Read More Does FERPA or HIPAA apply to records on students who are patients at a university hospital?
Does FERPA or HIPAA apply to records on students at health clinics run by postsecondary institutions? Read More Does FERPA or HIPAA apply to records on students at health clinics run by postsecondary institutions?
Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule allow a health care provider to disclose protected health information (PHI) about a student to a school nurse or physician? Read More Does the HIPAA Privacy Rule allow a health care provider to disclose protected health information (PHI) about a student to a school nurse or physician?
Where the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies, does it allow a health care provider to disclose protected health information (PHI) about a troubled teen to the parents of the teen? Read More Where the HIPAA Privacy Rule applies, does it allow a health care provider to disclose protected health information (PHI) about a troubled teen to the parents of the teen?
Are there circumstances in which the HIPAA Privacy Rule might apply to an elementary or secondary school? Read More Are there circumstances in which the HIPAA Privacy Rule might apply to an elementary or secondary school?
Does FERPA or HIPAA apply to elementary or secondary school student health records maintained by a health care provider that is not employed by a school? Read More Does FERPA or HIPAA apply to elementary or secondary school student health records maintained by a health care provider that is not employed by a school?
